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Nintendo says it’s not considering another Switch 2 price increase and has enough quantities for memory, system still outpacing Switch 1

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Briefings

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed the Switch 1 price increased from $450 to $500 due to memory costs, but the company explicitly stated it is not considering another price hike. The evidence indicates the system has sufficient inventory for the current price point, though the source does not specify the exact quantity available or confirm if the system is outpacing the Switch 1 in sales volume.

Key points

• Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed the Switch 1 price increased from $450 to $500 due to rising memory costs.
• Nintendo explicitly stated it is not considering another price increase for the Switch 1.

Context

Nintendo's financial results briefing on November 5, 2026, revealed the Switch 1 price hike. This is the first time the system has seen a price increase since its launch, marking a shift from previous pricing stability.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the exact quantity of Switch 1 units available for the $500 price point. It also does not confirm whether the Switch 1 is currently outpacing the Switch 1 in sales volume, only that the system has enough quantities for the current price.

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